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Administrative Services Managers vs. Agricultural Engineers: Who Earns More?

Administrative Services Managers out-earn Agricultural Engineers by $16K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Administrative Services Managers land at $114,130 and Agricultural Engineers at $98,590. The education gap is real: administrative services manager programs typically require bachelor's degree, while agricultural engineer programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Administrative Services Managers is Colorado ($157,000); for Agricultural Engineers it's Ohio ($119,250).

Administrative Services Managers
Agricultural Engineers
Median salary
$114,130
$98,590
Hourly rate
$54.87/hr
$47.4/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$67,100
$68,060
Senior level (90th %)
$207,720
$166,460
Education required
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
U.S. employment
263,960
1,480
Job growth (10-year)
4.6%
5.9%
Category
Management
Engineering
Top-paying state
Colorado
Ohio

Pay by state

States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Administrative Services Managers median pay.

State
Administrative Services Managers
Agricultural Engineers
Colorado
$157,000
$88,650
Minnesota
$137,290
$115,940
Iowa
$116,920
$96,290
Texas
$114,190
$95,220
Indiana
$112,990
$94,730
Michigan
$108,210
$80,490
Pennsylvania
$105,640
$80,300
Oklahoma
$104,670
$86,970
Ohio
$101,500
$119,250
Mississippi
$96,030
$91,560
Arkansas
$84,480
$57,740

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.

Common questions

Who earns more, Administrative Services Managers or Agricultural Engineers?

Administrative Services Managers earn more nationally. The median is $114,130 for Administrative Services Managers versus $98,590 for Agricultural Engineers, a difference of $16K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

Which has better job growth, Administrative Services Managers or Agricultural Engineers?

Agricultural Engineers has the better 10-year outlook at 5.9% projected growth, compared to 4.6% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.

Which requires more education, Administrative Services Managers or Agricultural Engineers?

Administrative Services Managers typically requires bachelor's degree. Agricultural Engineers requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.

Where do Administrative Services Managers get paid the most?

Colorado is the top-paying state for Administrative Services Managers at $157,000/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.

How does Administrative Services Managers vs. Agricultural Engineers pay differ by state?

The gap varies significantly by state. In Colorado, Administrative Services Managers earn $157,000 vs. $88,650 for Agricultural Engineers. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.

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